retiree
noun
re·tir·ee
ri-ˌtī-ˈrē 
: a person who has retired from a working or professional career
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a group of elderly retirees
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Wealthy individuals and some retirees who meet income criteria can also pursue residency through other paths.
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
The busy store provides endless opportunities to meet new people—from curious children to friendly retirees—and Lucia thrives on the attention and affection.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
Denise uses Tricare, a military program that provides health insurance for active-duty service members, National Guard members, and many retirees — like Denise.
—Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
The Republicans retreated some from Trump’s promise to stop taxing Social Security benefits for procedural reasons, compensating for the presidential wishes with a $4,000 addition to the standard deduction for eligible retirees.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
The busy store provides endless opportunities to meet new people—from curious children to friendly retirees—and Lucia thrives on the attention and affection.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
Denise uses Tricare, a military program that provides health insurance for active-duty service members, National Guard members, and many retirees — like Denise.
—Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
The Republicans retreated some from Trump’s promise to stop taxing Social Security benefits for procedural reasons, compensating for the presidential wishes with a $4,000 addition to the standard deduction for eligible retirees.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
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“Retiree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retiree. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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retiree
noun
re·tir·ee
ri-ˌtī-ˈrē
: a person who has retired from a job or profession
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